Neglected Tropical Diseases

Convenor
Vicente Y. Belizario, MD
Objective

To propose and implement research projects and/or programs on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in collaboration with stakeholders such as Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DepEd), Deprtment of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), and local government units (LGUs).

To disseminate the results of various studies conducted on NTDs.

To provide technical support to stakeholders on prevention and control of NTDs.

Ongoing Projects

Parasitological and Hemoglobin Assessment of Preschool-Age Children in Selected Municipalities in the Provinec of Masbate.

War on Worms - Western Visayas.

War on Worms – Davao del Norte.

Collection of Stool Samples for the Development of a New Diagnostic Tool for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections (PATH).

War on Worms Lapu-Lapu City: Technical Assistance for School-Based Helminth Control in Public Elementary and High Schools in Five Selected Barangays in Lapu-Lapu City (MCIAA).